Washington Bridge, Providence/East Providence

Name: Washington Bridge
Address: Providence/East Providence, United States

#6 among attractions in Providence/East Providence

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Washington Bridge, Providence/East Providence

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The Washington Bridge is a series of three bridges carrying Interstate 195, US Route 6, US Route 44, and U.S. Route 1A over the Seekonk River connecting India Point in Providence to Watchemoket Square in East Providence, Rhode Island. The historic portion of the bridge dating to 1930 serves as the pedestrian crossing, and bike link to the East Bay Bike Path. The pedestrian span is also a part of the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail. ()

Opened: 25 September 1930 (94 years ago)Coordinates: 41°49'9"N, 71°23'10"W

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Washington Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wickenden Street, Pierce Memorial Field, Iway, Rhode Island Historical Society.

0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Wickenden Street, Providence
14 min walk • Wickenden Street in Fox Point, Providence, Rhode Island is a popular destination for students of the area's colleges and schools.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pierce Memorial Field, Providence/East Providence
16 min walk • Pierce Memorial Field is an 8,000-capacity stadium located in East Providence, Rhode Island. From 2003–2008, the stadium was home to the Rhode Island Stingrays soccer team. The venue also hosts most of the high school athletics events in East Providence.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Iway, Providence
21 min walk • Interstate 195 is an Interstate Highway running a combined 44.23 miles in the US states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. It travels from a junction with I-95 in Providence, Rhode Island, east to a junction with I-495 and Route 25 in Wareham, Massachusetts.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Library
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence
16 min walk • The Rhode Island Historical Society is a privately endowed membership organization, founded in 1822, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Rhode Island. Its offices are located in Providence, Rhode Island.
~1980 ftSW
Park
Bold Point Park, Providence/East Providence
10 min walk • Bold Point is an area of East Providence, Rhode Island protruding into the Providence River. It was home to Providence Dry Dock and Marine Railway Co. around the turn of the 20th century, and today is home to Bold Point Park.
0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Governor Henry Lippitt House, Providence
22 min walk • The Governor Henry Lippitt House is a historic house museum at 199 Hope Street on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. A National Historic Landmark, it is one of the finest Italianate mansion houses in the state, and considered one of the best-preserved examples of Victorian-era houses in the US.
0.4 miW
Park
India Point Park, Providence
11 min walk • India Point Park is a park in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island at the confluence of the Seekonk River and Providence River. The park takes its name from the maritime activity connecting Providence with the East and West Indies.
0.8 miNW
Church
Central Congregational Church, Providence
22 min walk • Central Congregational Church is a United Church of Christ congregation established in 1852 in Providence, Rhode Island. The current church building at 296 Angell Street was built in 1893, designed by New York architectural firm Carrère and Hastings.
0.9 miW
Bridge
Point Street Bridge, Providence
24 min walk • The Point Street Bridge is a movable bridge that crosses the Providence River in Providence, Rhode Island, carrying Point Street from the Jewelry District to Wickenden Street at the base of College Hill.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Nelson W. Aldrich House, Providence
17 min walk • The Nelson W. Aldrich House, also known as the Dr. S. B. Tobey House, is a Federal-style house at 110 Benevolent Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The house was the home of Nelson W. Aldrich, a U.S. Senator from 1881 to 1911.
0.8 miE
Park, Memorial
World War I Memorial, Providence/East Providence
21 min walk • The World War I Memorial is a bronze sculpture by Pietro Montana and is located at the intersection of Taunton Avenue, Whelden Avenue, and John Street in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Bridge?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Providence/East Providence (9 min walk), Crook Point Bascule Bridge, Providence (9 min walk), Bold Point Park, Providence/East Providence (10 min walk), India Point Park, Providence (11 min walk).

How to get to Washington Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Bridge:

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Eddy and Borden • Lines: 3, 3A, 3B (31 min walk)